Readers of CEN blog know we recommend everyone have an emergency kit stocked with supplies for between 3 and 14 days. Most of us like to build, or buy a kit, and then just forget the thing, until needed.

In our personal bags we keep an inventory of contents and refresh regularly as needed. One problem is food bars. We keep our bags in the car and in Phoenix the tempers get pretty hot in the summer. Even in cooler climates, car temperatures can get peaty hot resulting in shorter shelf life for stored food.

During an emergency you don’t want to discover your emergency food is useless.

You arrive home, the door is open. You either call the police, or carefully enter your home, with fear and trepidation. Your stuff is tossed around, valuables, and heirlooms are gone. Part of your life is gone.